The 5 best experiences to have in the Elsa Valley

This e-bike ride from Montalcino with Brunello tasting takes place within the Unesco World Heritage Site. It is a fascinating route, among the small Tuscan hamlets and the rolling hills of the Val d'Orcia.

The e-bike tour and rental has two different modes you can choose from. The first is a medium level scenic tour that takes about 4 hours, the second is a medium/low level tour that includes a stop at a winery for Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino tasting paired with typical local products.

The Val d'Orcia offers breathtaking landscapes, and there is nothing more rewarding than an e-bike tour among its unique sights.

You will pedal among the cypress trees, passing through the villages that surround it, immersing yourself in the sea of green that envelops these rolling hills.

The visit to the Historic Cellars of Montepulciano and tasting, is a unique experience. To accompany the wines, the tasting includes a small board of typical products.

The tour begins with a guided tour of the winery, where you will be told all about the history of the owner family and the historic winery.

Once the guided tour of the cellars is over, the tasting begins, accompanied by a small cutting board of typical products.

Tasting 6 wines:

• 1 DOC Rosso di Montepulciano
• 2 types of DOCG: nobile classico and nobile selezione
• 2 IGP from red grapes, one of which is a Bordeaux blend
• 1 IGT in rotation between Chianti; Rosato; Spumante Brut

(depending on product availability and season, there may be variations).

Clothing appropriate for the low temperatures from the winery is recommended.

For the classic Val d'Orcia bicycle tour, you will start from Pienza, and discover the typical and most characteristic landscapes of the Val d'Orcia near Siena. The bicycles that can be rented for this bike tour have pedal assist.

The tour starts from Pienza and continues to San Quirico and Bagno Vignoni, through the typical Tuscan hills. You will go to visit the heart of the Val d'Orcia natural park, a UNESCO heritage site.

It will be done in fully self-guided mode, without a guide, given the ease of following the route via a GPS track.

There will also be a regular or vegetarian lunch box included in the price, which you can choose and which is delivered before departure.

You will receive everything you need to have the best possible experience on your own with your group of friends or family.

During the tour, you will pass through the beautiful yellow and green hills typical of Tuscany, flanked by vineyards, and pass through beautiful dirt roads near medieval villages in the midst of the magnificent colors of the Val d'Orcia.

The Val d'Orcia vintage Vespa tour from Pienza allows you to explore Tuscany in a unique way.

Vespa rental does not include a guide and lasts from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but you can pick it up later. You can choose between vintage Vespas and scooters.

During the tour, you can have wine tastings and free lunch. You can also opt for a picnic, with basket provided and suggestions on where to stop.

Suggested stops include Pienza, San Quirico, Bagno Vignoni, Monticchiello and Montepulciano. The Val d'Orcia offers breathtaking views and medieval towns such as Pienza and Montalcino.

Helmet rental is included in the price. Each Vespa can carry up to 2 people. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are recommended.

The quad bike excursion from Pienza in the Val d'Orcia offers three exciting routes to explore Tuscany in an adventurous way.

Monticchiello Tour (1 hour)

The Monticchiello tour is an hour-long drive through white roads and trails leading to the beautiful Val d'Orcia, allowing you to admire charming villages while driving.

Pienza Tour (2 hours)

The second tour, Tour Pienza, is a two-hour adventure through woods and trails to the village of Pienza, with spectacular views of vineyards, wheat fields and Montepulciano in the background.

Monticchiello sunset tour (3 hours)

The Monticchiello tour can also be done at sunset and is a magical experience with aperitif on a terrace in Monticchiello, enjoying cocktails, wine and platters of cured meats and cheeses in Val d'Orcia.

Helmet, insurance, gasoline and assistance are included in all excursions, ensuring safety and comfort. Local experts lead the tours, sharing knowledge and stories of the area with guests.

Horseback rides in the Crete Senesi, Buonconvento, can be an hour or an hour and a half, and have the riding stables as their starting point.

The horseback rides follow routes through the countryside that will allow you to pass by some ancient villas and cypress avenues.

What are you waiting for? Book this experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories!

Horseback riding in Volterra, near Florence, amidst the rolling Tuscan hills and Berignone forest, è a very pleasant and relaxing outing.

Horseback rides can last one hour, one hour and thirty minutes or three hours depending on your preference. All walks are also suitable for beginners.

The trails are very scenic, amidst hills and nature in total relaxation. The 3h walks also include a snack.

The walk is conducted in groups with a’instructor. The minimum age required for the walk è 14 years. The maximum weight of the participant è is 95Kg.

The San Gimignano horseback ride and lunch is a pleasant experience among the beautiful views of San Gimignano with lunch at Il Vecchio Maneggio farmhouse, in the hills just outside the town.

The walk starts in the morning or afternoon. During the trek you will have the opportunity to love learning about horses thanks to the guides who will accompany you on the tour.

Before or after the walk, depending on the time you choose, you will stop at an agritourism to enjoy a lunch or dinner with a special menu. It includes bruschetta with locally produced extra virgin olive oil, penne with Tuscan meat sauce or tomato, dessert of your choice, wine, water and coffee.

Lunch is at 1 p.m. and dinner at 8 p.m. (lunch present in the experience only in the period between April and September)

You will be provided with all riding equipment, including helmet (mandatory). Recommended clothing includes long pants and closed shoes.

Lunch among the vineyards and wine tasting in San Gimignano is a very romantic experience in Tuscany. It is also available for dinner and includes a walk through the vineyards, during which you will be shown the technique of harvesting grapes. Afterwards you will be given a lesson on wine, from winemaking techniques to how to preserve a vineyard.

This will be followed by a tasting of wines and typical Tuscan products among the rows of the estate vineyard, with lunch or dinner served. The experience consists of a vertical tasting of 15 Tuscan products.

Lunch or dinner will be accompanied by the tasting and the following courses:

• Aperitivo with typical Tuscan cold cuts and cheeses and bruschetta.
• Tuscan Ribollita or Lasagna with truffles
• Roasted meat with side dish
• Cantuccini with Dessert Wine or Vanilla Ice Cream with Balsamic.

Available upon request are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu.

The horseback riding tour among the vineyards and tasting in San Gimignano will take place among the unforgettable panoramic views among rustic farmhouses and vineyards in the area.

It is a horseback tour of the estate, nearby vineyards and the forest around San Gimignano (1 hour).

Afterwards there will be a short lecture on wine and vineyards, after which there will be a full wine tasting and then, if selected, lunch outdoors in the garden.

The walk with alpacas in the Florentine Hills is a pleasant experience in the midst of woods and fields on the outskirts of Florence, accompanied by the sweetest alpacas. During the loop trail, about 3 km long, you will learn about all the alpacas you will walk with.

After the walk you can stop on the meadow and enjoy the spectacle of the alpacas in the wild.

We recommend that you wear comfortable clothes and sports or hiking shoes.

During the Arno River rafting experience from Florence with aperitif, you can cruise along the Arno River and admire the historic center from a different perspective, including the famous Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery and the Vasari Corridor, all from the comfort of an inflatable boat.

This is an exceptional opportunity to explore Florence, the iconic city of Tuscany, in a new and exciting way, an experience you have never had before! Everything will end with a final aperitif.

Rafting
The rafting excursion will last 1h30minutes, for a 1.7km course along the Arno River, children can participate from 5 years old. At the end you can enjoy an aperitif with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and some typical Tuscan food, also suitable for celiacs.
March through October.

Packrafting
The packrafting excursion will last 2h, for a route along the Arno River of 2 km, children can participate from 12 years old. At the end you can enjoy an aperitivo with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and some typical Tuscan food, also suitable for celiacs.March to July.

If you select double packrafting, the number of people corresponds to the number of boats, so it is to be considered as a price per couple.

The Argentario e-bike tour from Porto Santo Stefano, in the province of Grosseto, begins at 10:00 am. There you will meet the guide, who will hand over the mountain bikes and help you get ready for departure (rental is included in the price!).

Once you leave the center of town, you will start climbing the promontory of Monte Argentario, facing hairpin bend after hairpin bend until you reach a paved alley road that will lead you to the Capo d'Uomo tower, located 350 m above sea level.

The last part of the climb will require considerable effort, but the spectacular views of the coast below will repay the effort.

The route will continue through hairpin bends and dirt roads in the direction of Porto Ercole, a town that has been part of Italy's most beautiful villages since 2014. During the lunch break you will stop near Forte Stella, a 16th-century defensive fortification characterized by its distinctive shape.

In the afternoon you will cross the Orbetello Lagoon, which is a WWF oasis and an important habitat for many species of waterfowl, including the wonderful pink flamingos. You will return to Porto Santo Stefano at 3 p.m., having completed a 41-km route that includes quite challenging uphill and downhill sections.

Horseback riding in Volterra, near Florence, amidst the rolling Tuscan hills and Berignone forest, è a very pleasant and relaxing outing.

Horseback rides can last one hour, one hour and thirty minutes or three hours depending on your preference. All walks are also suitable for beginners.

The trails are very scenic, amidst hills and nature in total relaxation. The 3h walks also include a snack.

The walk is conducted in groups with a’instructor. The minimum age required for the walk è 14 years. The maximum weight of the participant è is 95Kg.

The San Gimignano horseback ride and lunch is a pleasant experience among the beautiful views of San Gimignano with lunch at Il Vecchio Maneggio farmhouse, in the hills just outside the town.

The walk starts in the morning or afternoon. During the trek you will have the opportunity to love learning about horses thanks to the guides who will accompany you on the tour.

Before or after the walk, depending on the time you choose, you will stop at an agritourism to enjoy a lunch or dinner with a special menu. It includes bruschetta with locally produced extra virgin olive oil, penne with Tuscan meat sauce or tomato, dessert of your choice, wine, water and coffee.

Lunch is at 1 p.m. and dinner at 8 p.m. (lunch present in the experience only in the period between April and September)

You will be provided with all riding equipment, including helmet (mandatory). Recommended clothing includes long pants and closed shoes.

Lunch among the vineyards and wine tasting in San Gimignano is a very romantic experience in Tuscany. It is also available for dinner and includes a walk through the vineyards, during which you will be shown the technique of harvesting grapes. Afterwards you will be given a lesson on wine, from winemaking techniques to how to preserve a vineyard.

This will be followed by a tasting of wines and typical Tuscan products among the rows of the estate vineyard, with lunch or dinner served. The experience consists of a vertical tasting of 15 Tuscan products.

Lunch or dinner will be accompanied by the tasting and the following courses:

• Aperitivo with typical Tuscan cold cuts and cheeses and bruschetta.
• Tuscan Ribollita or Lasagna with truffles
• Roasted meat with side dish
• Cantuccini with Dessert Wine or Vanilla Ice Cream with Balsamic.

Available upon request are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu.

The horseback riding tour among the vineyards and tasting in San Gimignano will take place among the unforgettable panoramic views among rustic farmhouses and vineyards in the area.

It is a horseback tour of the estate, nearby vineyards and the forest around San Gimignano (1 hour).

Afterwards there will be a short lecture on wine and vineyards, after which there will be a full wine tasting and then, if selected, lunch outdoors in the garden.

The walk with alpacas in the Florentine Hills is a pleasant experience in the midst of woods and fields on the outskirts of Florence, accompanied by the sweetest alpacas. During the loop trail, about 3 km long, you will learn about all the alpacas you will walk with.

After the walk you can stop on the meadow and enjoy the spectacle of the alpacas in the wild.

We recommend that you wear comfortable clothes and sports or hiking shoes.

During the Arno River rafting experience from Florence with aperitif, you can cruise along the Arno River and admire the historic center from a different perspective, including the famous Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery and the Vasari Corridor, all from the comfort of an inflatable boat.

This is an exceptional opportunity to explore Florence, the iconic city of Tuscany, in a new and exciting way, an experience you have never had before! Everything will end with a final aperitif.

Rafting
The rafting excursion will last 1h30minutes, for a 1.7km course along the Arno River, children can participate from 5 years old. At the end you can enjoy an aperitif with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and some typical Tuscan food, also suitable for celiacs.
March through October.

Packrafting
The packrafting excursion will last 2h, for a route along the Arno River of 2 km, children can participate from 12 years old. At the end you can enjoy an aperitivo with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and some typical Tuscan food, also suitable for celiacs.March to July.

If you select double packrafting, the number of people corresponds to the number of boats, so it is to be considered as a price per couple.

The San Gimignano horseback ride and lunch is a pleasant experience among the beautiful views of San Gimignano with lunch at Il Vecchio Maneggio farmhouse, in the hills just outside the town.

The walk starts in the morning or afternoon. During the trek you will have the opportunity to love learning about horses thanks to the guides who will accompany you on the tour.

Before or after the walk, depending on the time you choose, you will stop at an agritourism to enjoy a lunch or dinner with a special menu. It includes bruschetta with locally produced extra virgin olive oil, penne with Tuscan meat sauce or tomato, dessert of your choice, wine, water and coffee.

Lunch is at 1 p.m. and dinner at 8 p.m. (lunch present in the experience only in the period between April and September)

You will be provided with all riding equipment, including helmet (mandatory). Recommended clothing includes long pants and closed shoes.

Horseback rides in the Crete Senesi, Buonconvento, can be an hour or an hour and a half, and have the riding stables as their starting point.

The horseback rides follow routes through the countryside that will allow you to pass by some ancient villas and cypress avenues.

What are you waiting for? Book this experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories!

Wine tasting and winery tour in the Crete Senesi in Tuscany can be done with 4 different tours to choose from:

Classic tour

This tour includes a visit to the historic Fèlsina winery, where you will be taken on a journey to discover the wines produced by this winery. During the tasting, you will have the opportunity to taste four of their most representative wines, selected to offer you a true sensory experience:

• Classic Method Brut Sparkling Wine: a sparkling wine produced with the classic method, characterized by a refined effervescence and a dry and harmonious flavor.
• I Sistri Igt Toscana (100% Chardonnay): a dry white wine produced with the Chardonnay grape variety, with an elegant and complex character.
• Chianti Classico Docg Berardenga (100% Sangiovese): a red wine produced with the Sangiovese grape variety, typical of the Tuscan region, with an intense and tannic flavor.
• Chianti Classico Riserva Docg Berardenga (100% Sangiovese): a high quality red wine produced with selected Sangiovese grapes, aged in oak barrels for at least 24 months, which gives it an intense and complex character.

Jeep Tour

This private tour offers an experience that will lead you to discover the vineyards of Fèlsina through a jeep tour on the dirt road. Along the way, you will be accompanied by a specialized guide who will explain the methods of vine cultivation and wine production, while you admire the magnificent Tuscan hills.

The visit will continue at the Rancia estate and vineyard, where you will have the opportunity to learn first-hand about wine production processes and observe the vineyards and winery. Here, you will be offered a tasting of four of Fèlsina's representative wines.

Classic tour and lunch

The classic tour with lunch takes place exactly like the classic tour, but allows you to combine the tasting of 4 wines with a 3-course lunch consisting of farm and local products.

Jeep tour and lunch

The Jeep tour with lunch takes place exactly like the Jeep Tour, but allows you to combine a three-course lunch of farm and local products. In addition, you will also be offered a tasting of four mono-cultivar oils, produced by Fèlsina and selected to offer you a true sensory experience of the Tuscan territory.

Horseback riding in Siena is a unique opportunity for prinipianti to get closer to horseback riding while enjoying a wonderful view of Siena and the Sienese hills.

After cleaning the horse together with the equestrian guide, you will be taught how to mount the horse and how to walk in total peace. You will then have the opportunity to stop at the organic farm for a tasting of typical Tuscan products.

The walk takes about 1 1/2 hours and can be organized as a group or exclusively.

You can walk in the morning or at sunset and the minimum age required to participate is 14 years old.

Horseback riding in the Sienese Hills in Tuscany can last one or two hours, and has the riding stables as its starting point. Nearby there are many woods through which you will be led.

Favorite destinations to reach are several hermitages, such as churches and monasteries, including Eremo di Lecceto or San Leonardo al Lago (2h). The latter is located on the Via Francigena, a beautiful scenic road with views of the Sienese hills.

Little curiosity: the Via Francigena is a pilgrimage route that in the Middle Ages joined Canterbury to Rome, site of St. Peter's tomb, and this to the ports of Puglia, where it was possible to embark to the Holy Land.

Lunch among the vineyards and wine tasting in San Gimignano is a very romantic experience in Tuscany. It is also available for dinner and includes a walk through the vineyards, during which you will be shown the technique of harvesting grapes. Afterwards you will be given a lesson on wine, from winemaking techniques to how to preserve a vineyard.

This will be followed by a tasting of wines and typical Tuscan products among the rows of the estate vineyard, with lunch or dinner served. The experience consists of a vertical tasting of 15 Tuscan products.

Lunch or dinner will be accompanied by the tasting and the following courses:

• Aperitivo with typical Tuscan cold cuts and cheeses and bruschetta.
• Tuscan Ribollita or Lasagna with truffles
• Roasted meat with side dish
• Cantuccini with Dessert Wine or Vanilla Ice Cream with Balsamic.

Available upon request are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu.